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What is the protein of the future?

What is the protein of the future?

OPINION: It’s sustainable, nutritious and delicious. Scientists need to ramp up efforts to meet this urgent need. By William R. Aimutis 1.25.2023 ...
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The vicious cycle of food and sleep

The vicious cycle of food and sleep

OPINION: More than a third of Americans don’t log enough hours in bed, provoking serious impacts on their health. Diet is an important and under-re...
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Those breakfast foods are fortified for a reason

Those breakfast foods are fortified for a reason

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Adults who skip morning meal miss out on nutrients, study finds

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Western diet may increase risk of gut inflammation, infection

Western diet may increase risk of gut inflammation, infection

Diet rich in sugar, fat damages immune cells in digestive tracts of mice Eating a Western diet impairs the immune system in the gut in ways that co...
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COVID – A Wakeup Call for Our Love of Mac and Cheese

COVID – A Wakeup Call for Our Love of Mac and Cheese

A recent Townsend Letter article by certified nutritional therapist Mary Budinger, NTP, notes that diseases related to our current diet is a large ...
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